Senior Environmental Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Monitor project budgets and expenditures

• Report to the Principal regarding project schedules and financials

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and timelines

• Organize and participate in meetings with clients

• Draft meeting minutes, agendas, and progress reports

• Create presentations for clients, public audiences, and boards or commissions

• Represent GPA at professional conferences

• Supervise junior staff and sub-consultants on projects where you serve as Project Manager

• Prepare, coordinate, review, and process detailed Environmental Documentation

• Educate the project team on gathering and researching relevant project information and oversee its application in technical analysis and environmental documents

• Independently write and compile thorough environmental documents and manage the development of figures for inclusion in these documents

• Prepare applications for coastal permits

• Oversee and coordinate the execution of technical analyses

• Conduct peer reviews of team deliverables and provide constructive feedback to project team members

• Attend public meetings, project kick-off meetings, project development meetings, and interviews independently

• Conduct necessary research and identify areas requiring further investigation

• Perform and supervise fieldwork to gather data and verify existing design conditions, including taking field notes and photographs

• Collaborate with public agencies, engineers, and other members of the design team as necessary

• Coordinate resources with in-house staff and sub-consultants to ensure timely project completion

• Occasional overnight travel may be required

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in CEQA and NEPA compliance, along with other relevant federal and state legislation, policies, and procedures related to the natural environment

• Deep understanding of Caltrans and other public agency processes and documentation, as well as state and federal regulatory frameworks

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental planning or a closely related field

• Minimum of 8 years of full-time professional experience in environmental planning

• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)

• Strong writing and analytical capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, strong leadership, project management skills, and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and collaborate effectively or work independently as required

• A valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance

• Capable of multitasking and working amidst frequent interruptions

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and coordination, including the use of a computer keyboard; conduct site visits outdoors, sometimes on uneven terrain

• Ability to accurately analyze environmental situations

• Gather and analyze data; prepare written reports

• Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team

• Conduct interviews for data collection

• Apply general techniques to ensure participation in the planning process

• Coordinate environmental planning, research, and analysis for proposed projects

• Assess existing environments

• Write environmental documents

• Prepare and monitor project scopes and manage schedules and deadlines

• Plan and execute complex environmental studies

• Direct the activities of others involved in planning studies

• Participate in public presentations

• Engage external expertise on a short-term basis for specific environmental studies or phases of studies

• Coordinate environmental investigations for proposed projects

• Review and evaluate local plans in relation to statewide environmental interests

• Integrate feedback from interested groups and agencies into the environmental planning and analysis process

• Seek necessary expertise to complete environmental studies or achieve project objectives

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options

• Paid time off and holidays